Area Obituaries

General Tom P. “Tommy” Thompson, Jr., a respected public servant, longtime District Attorney General, and devoted family man, passed away on December 12, 2025. Known for his integrity, deep sense of justice, and unwavering commitment to the people he served, Tommy leaves behind a legacy that spans more than five decades of legal and civic…

Mrs. Veller Jackson Dyer, age 69 of Pleasant Shade, TN passed away on Saturday December 13, 2025 Mrs. Dyer was born November 1, 1956 in the Boma Community of Putnam County, TN a daughter of the late Haywood Jackson and Mattie Belle Hancock. She was married to James Eugene Dyer on June 16, 1972 and…

Mrs. Kay Marie Woods, age 79, of Lebanon, TN passed away on Wednesday December 10, 2025. Kay was born October 16, 1946 in Spangler, Cambria County, PA, daughter of the late Edward Emerson Goss and Twilla Elizabeth Bottenhorn Goss. She was also predeceased by husband, Larry Lee Woods: daughters, Darleen Marie Woods and Stormie Elaine…

Mr. Mark A. Aquino, age 43 of Elmwood, TN passed away Tuesday November 11, 2025, from injuries received in an automobile accident, Mark was born in the Philippines, a son of Tony and Marites Aquino. His family then moved to Honolulu, Hawaii, where he was raised. He worked in Nashville, TN for Kiewit as a…

Milburn Smith Rodgers III, age 62 of Algood, Tennessee, passed away on December 7, 2025 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.  Born on March 12, 1963, in Smithville, Tennessee, he was the son of Milburn Rodgers II and Phyllis Bennett. Milburn was a man who dedicated his career to his community and country. After serving in…

Mr. Jamie Aguirre of the Dixon Springs Community died Saturday evening November 29, 2025 at his Young Branch Road home with his wife and family members at his bedside. The 42-year-old Mr. Aguire was under the care of Gentiva Hospice of Livingston and was pronounced deceased by R. N. Heather Lowe at 5:46 p.m., Mrs.…

Mr. Jon Garcia of South Carthage was pronounced deceased at 2:09 p.m. Wednesday afternoon December 3, 2025 at the Highpoint Health – Riverview Medical Center Emergency Room in Carthage. Mr. Garcia was 36. A memorial Celebration of Life service will be conducted by Stan Stevenson of the Adams Avenue Church of Christ in Lebanon on…

Carolyn Francis Roberts, aged 86, passed away peacefully with family on December 4, 2025, in Carthage, Tennessee at the home of her daughter and son-in-law Dee and (David) Manning where she had lived since 2020. Born on October 20, 1939, Carolyn was a beacon of love and service, deeply committed to the well-being of those…

Mrs. Kathryn Johnson Trusty age 96 of Mt. Juliet, TN went to be with the lord on December 5, 2025. Mrs. Trusty was born April 29, 1929 in Gordonsville, TN daughter of the late Don Johnson and Myrtle Ballinger Johnson. She was preceded by husband Norman Trusty: sons: Charles “Butch” Trusty and Kenny Trusty: granddaughter,…

Kenneth Gray Watts, age 93, of Watertown, TN, passed away on November 29, 2025. He was born in Gordonsville, TN to the late Cecil G. and Irene Parker Watts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings: Francis Watts and Reba (Tommy) Korman. Kenneth is survived by his devoted wife…